Animus

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Deep-seated hostility, resentment, or ill will directed towards a person or group.

“The long-standing animus between the rival clans had festered for generations without resolution.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

an·i·mus

Related Words

Synonyms

bias disposition

Antonyms

goodwillamitybenevolence

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -MUS, A and I are the only vowels, with U serving as a near-vowel pivot before S

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Scrabble

The -MUS ending is uncommon, U in the fifth position is distinctive and useful for rack balance

Words Related to Animus

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “animus” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

animas

Words you can make from Animus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “animus”.

ainus amins ianus mains maius manis maniu manus minas minus munia numis suina unais unami unism aims ains ainu amin amis amus anim anis

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “animus”.

amusing tsunami

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